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Originally Posted by ASO544
How hard is this to do, mechanical wise? Once an LSD is sourced ( eBay or built) , is the actual mechanical part to swap it pretty straight forward or better to take to BMW or local mechanic. I have ok mechanical skills and swapped out Ford 9" before but the BMW is foreign ( ��) to me!!! Lol
Any suggestions or guidance will be greatly appreciated.
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If you're re-using your gear set and not touching the pinion gear, the biggest challenge is getting the correct lash when you install the new differential. Find the specs and use a dial indicator to ensure you get it right.
Edit: My experience is NOT with BMW differentials, obviously. I did some poking around yesterday and discovered BMW 'differentials' are sold complete. The closest description of something comparable for a Ford 9" rear end would include the differential assembly, ring & pinion gear set and the carrier / third member. When I changed my 'differential', all I had to do was buy the Torsen-type differential, transfer my ring gear from the old differential housing and install it in my carrier / third member. The differential unit was <$500, plus new bearings and the cost of having them pressed on.